| Day 1 |
Meeting in our hotel in Chamonix. Equipment check and team meeting in the afternoon. Program discussion. |
| Day 2 - 6 |
According to conditions and weather, rock climbing in the Chamonix and Argentière area. |
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Typical climbs are: |
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Day 2 |
Climbing in Argentière : Dalles de la Remuaz (6 to 8 pitches for 150 m) |
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Day 3 |
Voie des Dalles or Voie des Français on the South Face of the Aiguille du Pouce (13 to 15 pitches for 400 m) |
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Day 4 |
Train ride to the Montenvers and climb on the East Face of the Aiguille de l'M. The route is called la Brioche: a classic climb along the East Spur (340 m)
Night at the Hotel du Montenvers, offering a very unique atmosphere in an unforgettable surrounding, the Grandes Jorasses, the Mer de Glace and the Aiguille du Dru. |
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Day 5 |
Hike to the Dalles inférieures de l'Envers des Aiguilles : Voie Georges, Pilier des Rhododindons or Vingt Milles Lieues sous la Neige (7 to 8 pitches for 300 m)
Night at the hut at the Envers des Aiguilles. |
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Day 6 - 7 |
Climbing in the East Face of the Aiguille de Roc: Sonam, Ambiance Eigerwand, Children of the Moon (8 to 10 pitches for 300 to 450 m) and in the South East face of the Tour Rouge |
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Other itineraries are possible in other area: |
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Aiguilles de Chamonix : North West side : Aiguille de l'M, Aiguille de Blaitière and Aiguille du Peigne |
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Aiguille du Midi : South Face and Cosmiques Spur |
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From the Argentière Hut, very intersting climbing at the base of the Aiguille d'Argentière |
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Chamonix Valley : Vallorcine, Emosson, Châtelard |
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Your guide will help you choosing the best climbs according to your climbing experience, the general condition in the massif, the period the year, the frequentation. These choices will be discussed during day 1’st meeting. |